Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Boomauer
zentrails said:
Plus when Keaton moved to on-ball the team seemed to become more relaxed and confident on offense. Kinda like the stories I've read of what happened when Ringo joined the Beatles LOL
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#655      
Tevo
Combo said:
Way better run-jump athletic, likely better defender, 2-3 inchees shorter.

Highly unlikely he has the court vision/feel for the game that Keaton had. Very few players, Illini or otherwise, have that level of "basketball IQ."
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Not sure if it's "feel" or "IQ" or what, but I think I was most impressed by Keaton's demeanor and consistency. Never forced anything, even in close games, in games where he wasn't shooting the best, no matter if he was guarded tightly or loosely. He just played his game. That maturity is amazing even in seniors or pros, let alone in a freshman who nobody (not even HE) expected would have that role and spotlight. How do you stay that cool under that pressure? Or, how do you not feel that pressure? Amazing.

EDIT: Combo said this already, in fewer words.
 
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